CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS

COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, November 24, 1998

9:00A.M.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL, ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Approval of Ordinance No. 1770, an ordinance amending Chapter 9, Section

9.04.3 Sidewalks, of the Municipal Code of the City of Eureka Springs, revising requirements for building and maintaining sidewalks. (First reading)

2. Approval for demolition of the old police building.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Approval of banner display at Basin Park.

Approval of alternatives/solutions for wastewater project.

3. Approval of two Street light requests. (Martz Circle/Library)

4. Approval of the 1999 State Transit Budget

5. Approval of the Volunteer Fire Dept. Rules and Regulations.

6. Approval of cancellation of December 15thand 22nd Council Mtgs.

7. Approval of Candlelight Tour on Dec 5thfrom 5-9pm.

8. Approval of Proclamation for World’s AIDS Day.

MAYORS COMMENTS:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT’S REPORT:

DEPARTMENT HEADS COMMENTS:

CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1998

Mayor Barbara O’Harris called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 1998, in the Council room.

PRESENT

Mayor O’Harris and Alderpersons Seratt, Zeller, Christman, and Watson.

ALSO PRESENT

Kim Dickens, Jay Miner, Bob McVey, Don Matt, Kirby Murray, Nicki Salazar, and LauraJo Smole

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor O’Harris led in the Pledge of Allegiance

PROCLAMATION

Mayor O’Harris proclaimed December31₁1998 as World AIDS Day. Representing the community were Eureka Springs RAIN Team members Jacques Wickersham, Connie Bilpin and Bill Cope.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Ms. Seratt motioned to approve the agenda. Mr. Christman seconded. Approved 4-0-0.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Ms. Seratt motioned to approve the minutes of the November 6, 1998 meeting. Mr. Christman seconded. There was no discussion. The minutes were approved 4-0-0.

OLD BUSINESS

1. Ms. Seratt motioned to read Ordinance No. 1070. Mr. Christman seconded. Approved 4-0-0. Ms.

Dickens read the ordinance. Ms. Seratt motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1070. Mr. Christman

seconded. There was a discussion of the ordinance. Ms. Zeller inquired about cases in the Historic

District where materials are other than stone or concrete (i.e. wood). Ms Dickens stated that the Historic District Commission is going to request that the City Council approve their authority over

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the Historic Registry Boundaries the Historic District, which would cover historic materials. Ms. Watson pointed out that some historically accurate walk details may not be deemed “safe” in modern times and asked that public safety be considered in walk design. Ms. Dickens will make changes to the ordinance to address these concerns. The Ordinance was approved 4-0-0.

2. Ms. Seratt motioned to have the Old Police Building demolished. Ms. Zeller seconded. During the discussion, Mr. Murray stated that materials suitable for composting will be removed from the structure and recycled. City equipment will be used for the demolition costing the city approximately $1,000.00. Mayor O’Harris commented that the retaining wall behind the building is in good conditions and should not need any work. Mr. Christman asked that any savalagable fixtures be removed from the structure for use in other city structures. The demolition was approved 4-0-0.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Ms. Seratt motioned to authorize the purchase of 10 banners for the poles at Basin Park. Ms. Watson seconded. Ms. Salazar displayed an illustration of the banner, a park scene which will also display the words, “Basin Spring Park.” These banners will be used for one year. The motion was approved by roll call vote 4-0-0.

2. Ms. Seratt motioned to postpone the wastewater project issue until the December _8th,1998 meeting. Ms. Watson seconded. There was no discussion. The motion was approved 4-0-0.

3. Ms. Seratt motioned to approve installation of two streetlights, one at Martz Circle and one at the Library. Ms. Zeller seconded. There was no discussion. The motion was approved 4-0-0.

4. Ms. Seratt motioned to approve the 1999 State Transit Budget. Ms. Watson seconded. There was no discussion. The motion was approved 4-0-0.

5. Ms. Seratt motioned to approve the Volunteer Fire Department Rules and Regulations. Ms. Watson seconded. There was no discussion. The motion was approved 4-0-0.

6. Ms. Seratt motioned to approve the cancellation of the December 15thand December 22nd City

Council meetings. Mr. Christman seconded. Ms Watson queried whether there was adequate time in

December to approve the 1999 City Budget. It was stated that the budget will be proposed at the

December 1st meeting and should be ready for passage of the 8thMayor O’Harris stated that if

needed, a special meeting could be called. The motion was approved by roll call vote 4-0-0.

7. Ms. Seratt motioned to provide necessary City support for the Candlelight Tour on December 5th. Ms. Watson seconded. There was no discussion. The motion was approved 4-0-0.

8. Ms. Watson motioned to approve a change in time of the LARC study meeting scheduled for

December 3rd This would permit City Council members to support the Silver Tea (benefiting the Food Bank) at the Crescent Hotel. The proposed meeting time will be 3:00 p.m. Mr. Christman seconded.

There was no discussion. The motion was approved 4-0-0.

9. Ms. Seratt motioned to approve the reappointment of Debbie Davis in Position 2 and Richard Pollard in Position 4 of the Historic District Commission. Ms. Watson seconded. There was no discussion. The motion was approved 4-0-0.

MAYORS COMMENTS

Mayor O’Harris reminded all those present and watching the proceedings that today there is a special election. On the ballot is the Carroll-Boone Water District issue and three local elected positions. The polls are open today, 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Inn on Highway E62.

COMMISSION, COMMITTEE AND AUTHORITY REPORTS

Bob McVey thanked the City Council for their approval of the Volunteer Fire Department Rules and Regulations. He shared some of the correspondence received by the department. The first letter was from the local school district thanking the department for providing a Fire Prevention Program. The second letter was from Mr. Joe Robert, the Mayor of Valley, Nebraska who, with his wife, was involved in an accident here. He thanks the department for their prompt response and professionalism. The last letter was a letter of resignation from Alan Epley who stepped down from the position of Safety Officer. He has served with the VFD for 20 years and 8 months. Randy Johnson has been appointed as Safety Officer.

Ms. Dickens reported that the Historic District Commission is establishing the boundaries that they will have jurisdiction over and that they plan on adding two positions to their Commission.

Ms. Dickens reported that the Planning Commission is preparing documentation for the Sign Ordinance.

Ms. Dickens reported that the Parking Authority is preparing a new Parking Plan based on input from the LARC study. This will be presented to the City Council in February.